c3 light independent Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
process of light independent in c3 plants ?
A
c02 binds with rubisco
creating a 6 carbon chain
this unstable chain breaks into 2 3 carbon chains
1 compound leaves to make glucose
1 compound stays to be reused to make rubp
Nadph releases hydrogen to unload
Atp splits adp and pi to release energy
2
Q
outputs of c3 light independent
A
glucose, nadp+ adp pi , water
3
Q
inputs of c3 light independent
A
12 nadph 18 atp 6c02